Lauren Isaacs24 June 2024 | 9:30

CT police investigating murder of security guard in Athlone

The motive for the shooting, which happened in Rylands in the early hours of Monday morning is not yet known.

CT police investigating murder of security guard in Athlone

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CAPE TOWN - Police are investigating the murder of a private security guard in Athlone.

The motive for the shooting, which happened in Rylands in the early hours of Monday morning, is not yet known.

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"According to reports, SAPS members attended to a complaint of a shooting incident at the mentioned address and found the victim deceased in his company (work) vehicle. The victim was declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel," said Western Cape police spokesperson, Frederick Van Wyk.